Enabling Social Mobility in Apprenticeships - ADSMF

Find out more 👉 https://adsmforum.co.uk/ Discover how apprenticeships can drive social mobility, diversity, equity and inclusion in this insightful webinar from the Apprenticeship Diversity & Social Mobility Forum. This session brings together leading voices from education, business and policy to explore how employers, learning providers and organisations can create more inclusive apprenticeship programmes that unlock hidden talent, improve workforce diversity and remove barriers to opportunity. Featuring expert presentations from Phil Kenmore (Open University), Jessica Leigh Jones MBE (iungo Solutions), Edward Donkor (Social Mobility Commission) and Kasim Choudhry (Pathway Group), this event examines practical strategies for improving social mobility through apprenticeships, learning and development, employer branding and inclusive recruitment. Topics covered include: Social mobility and apprenticeships Equality vs equity in the workplace Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Learning and Development (L&D) best practice Recruiting for attitude, aptitude and ambition Supporting disadvantaged and underrepresented communities Apprenticeships as a pathway to career progression Employer branding and inclusive recruitment Hidden talent pools and widening participation Refugees, asylum seekers and career opportunities Neurodiversity and workplace inclusion Apprenticeship levy and levy transfers Skills development and workforce planning Festival of Apprenticeships research Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards Social Mobility Commission guidance Open University research on enabling social mobility Practical case studies from employers transforming lives through apprenticeships Whether you're an employer, HR professional, learning provider, apprenticeship manager, educator, policy maker or apprentice, this webinar offers valuable insights into creating inclusive workplaces, improving social mobility and building a more diverse, skilled workforce. If you enjoyed this video, please Like, Subscribe and Share to help more people discover the life-changing opportunities apprenticeships can provide. ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL MOBILITY FORUM The Apprenticeship Diversity and Social Mobility Forum (ADSMF) is a thought leadership platform established to challenge perceptions, promote inclusion, and advance social mobility within apprenticeships and skills development. Founded in July 2020 by the BAME Apprenticeship Alliance (now known as the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance), the Forum was born during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual gathering of leaders, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to improving opportunities for all. Since its inception, ADSMF has become a hub for influential conversations, exploring how education, skills, and employment can drive greater equity, diversity, and inclusion across the UK workforce. #Apprenticeships #SocialMobility #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #LearningAndDevelopment #Skills #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeship #Employability #TalentDevelopment #InclusiveRecruitment #FutureOfWork #OpenUniversity #SocialMobilityCommission #FestivalOfApprenticeships #MulticulturalApprenticeshipAwards #EarlyCareers #CareerDevelopment